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Hollie Mann and Jeff Skorput with Gainesville Physical Therapy, Tiffany Hill with Just the Right Place, Daphne Walker with Partnership Against Domestic Violence and John Miles with Law Offices of John M. Miles

March 19, 2015 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Hollie Mann and Jeff Skorput with Gainesville Physical Therapy, Tiffany Hill with Just the Right Place, Daphne Walker with Partnership Against Domestic Violence and John Miles with Law Offices of John M. Miles

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Mike Sammond, Hollie Mann, Jeff Skorput, Tiffany Hill, Daphne Walker, John Miles, Steven Julian

Hollie Mann & Jeff Skorput/Gainesville Physical Therapy

Gainesville Physical Therapy is not your typical physical therapy clinic. Here, every patient receives personalized attention during each visit with a hands-on treatment program that has been carefully tailored to their specific needs and physical condition. Recovery from injury or surgery can be a difficult and trying process. They believe that the supportive relationship they establish with their patients, combined with their expertise in the treatment of physical ailments and pain relief, is responsible for the extraordinary outcomes that they routinely see. Their facility is fully equipped to provide a comprehensive spectrum of treatment modalities for all orthopedic conditions to improve mobility, strength, balance and pain relief.

Tiffany Hill/Just the Right Place

Just the Right Place offers organizing and productivity solutions for busy lives. They work with clients in business and residential settings. Tiffany Hill, Professional Organizer and Owner, improves lives by bringing a desire for helping others and a passion for organizing into her work. As a member of NAPO, she follows the Code of Ethics and values the relationships with her clients. She currently serves on the Executive Board as Treasurer for the Georgia Chapter. Offering customized solutions for every space, Just the Right Place helps people save time, save money and reduce stress!

Daphne Walker/Partnership Against Domestic Violence

For 40 years, Partnership Against Domestic Violence, the largest nonprofit domestic violence organization in Georgia, has provided professional, compassionate and empowering support to battered women and their children in Metro Atlanta.

PADV began as an all-volunteer agency in 1975 and incorporated in 1977. Today the agency has 40 full and part time staff with an administrative office and two 24-hour emergency shelters in Fulton and Gwinnett counties. PADV also provides education to the community about domestic violence awareness and prevention, and teen dating violence. (Georgia is number one in teen dating violence in the country.)

PADV’s mission is to end the crime of intimate partner violence and empower it’s survivors. PADV’s roster of services includes a 24-hour crisis line; two 24-hour emergency shelters with 96 beds; legal advocacy; supportive housing; a teen dating violence prevention program; outreach and prevention programs for battered women and children, a domestic violence in the workplace annual conference that equips companies to respond when domestic violence enters the workplace; and community education and training efforts. Annually they serve 19,000 women and children throughout Metro Atlanta. They are the largest domestic violence agency in the state of Georgia.

John Miles/Law Offices of John M. Miles

The Law Offices of John M. Miles is a full-service law firm located in Suwanee, GA, John Miles has been in solo practice since 1976. Over the years, his practice has evolved as Gwinnett grew and his clients’ needs changed. John says that he practices preventive law, providing his clients with protection from legal entanglements. Since John is one person and there are quite an assortment of legal practice areas, he cannot be all things to all clients, but he can help point you in the right direction.

Hollie Mann with Gainesville Physical Therapy and Bob Fletcher with Perfetta

October 16, 2014 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Hollie Mann with Gainesville Physical Therapy and Bob Fletcher with Perfetta

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Mike Sammond, Hollie Mann, Bob Fletcher, Steven Julian

Hollie Mann/Gainesville Physical Therapy

Gainesville Physical Therapy is not your typical physical therapy clinic. At GPT, every patient receives personalized attention during each visit with a hands-on treatment program that has been carefully tailored to their specific needs and physical condition.

Recovery from injury or surgery can be a difficult and trying process. They believe that the supportive relationship they establish with patients, combined with their expertise in the treatment of physical ailments and pain relief, is responsible for the extraordinary outcomes that they routinely see. The GPT facility is fully equipped to provide a comprehensive spectrum of treatment modalities for all orthopedic conditions to improve mobility, strength, balance and pain relief.

Bob Fletcher/Perfetta

The mission of Perfetta is to change the lives of their agents, clients, and customers by providing businesses with the best people, process and solutions to help them build long-term growth and success. They achieve this through:

• Focusing on the customers’ future first

• Embracing entrepreneurial thinking

• Developing the talents of their people

• Maintaining integrity and responsibility in all of their actions

They are committed to creating long-term value for their customers, employees, and the communities they serve. The Perfetta model is based on leveraging the latest technology, training and people to provide an outstanding customer experience for those who matter most: your customers.

Senior Services in Gwinnett County

August 23, 2014 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Senior Services in Gwinnett County

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Jennifer Thilo, Victoria Collier, Keith Nabb

Senior Salute Radio brings timely information to leading edge Boomers and Seniors about issues involving care-giving and aging. Learn from both professionals and regular people going through the process with their families. Each week we will also Salute an incredible Senior.

Senior Salute Radio is presented by The Elder & Disability Law Firm of Victoria L. Collier.

Today’s Guests:

Keith Nabb/Gwinnett Council for Seniors

The Gwinnett Council for Seniors (GCS) encourages an active and informed senior citizen lifestyle for seniors in Gwinnett County. They serve as an active member in the senior community by developing and sharing information regarding activities occurring in a network of over 36 senior clubs and organizations countywide. As a 501(c) (3), the GCS encourages involvement on issues of interest to seniors by working towards improving the quality of life for essential services to the seniors of Gwinnett County. Their motto is, “Seniors Helping Seniors”.

Mission Statement of the Gwinnett Council for Seniors: The Gwinnett Council for Seniors shall be the representatives and serve as the ADVOCATE on the needs of all Gwinnett County Senior Citizens. This Council shall acquaint and keep the citizens and local government of Gwinnett County informed of the needs and concerns of all Senior Citizens and to encourage more involvement in the interest of the aging by working together with all concerned organizations and persons for a better understanding, quality of life and to seek financial support for essential services for all seniors of Gwinnett County.

Jennifer Thilo/Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett

Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett is a full-continuum senior living community all on one beautiful lakeside campus. The community includes independent living for the active senior, assisted living for those who need more support, and priority admission for residents who require long term nursing care. Services include gourmet dining options, maid and linen service, transportation and recreation, and on call emergency assistance. Landscaped walking paths, ice cream parlor, game room, salons and theater are just some of the amenities enjoyed by residents.

Delmar Gardens also has an inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation center providing state of the art physical, occupational and speech therapies. With two gyms, two swimming pools, and a several different kinds of exercise classes, Delmar Gardens is not only an excellent place to recover from a surgery or illness, the luxurious senior living is a great community to call home. Call 770-923-3100 for more information or to schedule a tour and complimentary lunch.

This week’s Senior Salute honored James and Betty Abercrombie for their enduring love.

Lion Hospice, Select Physical Therapy and Moore & Associates

May 4, 2011 by angishields

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Lion Hospice, Select Physical Therapy and Moore & Associates

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Susanne Sperry has first hand experience witnessing the benefits of hospice care. Both of her grandmothers were under the care of hospice while her grandfathers were not. Having seen both sides of the end of life stage she decided to pursue degrees in Social Sciences and Healthcare Administration. She is now the Administrator of Lion Hospice. According to Susanne, Lion Hospice recognizes that the dying process is a part of the normal process of living and focuses on enhancing the quality of remaining life. As such, she takes great pride in helping seniors and their families navigate all phases of their hospice experience.

Lori Sulak has always had a soft place in her heart seniors. Growing up, she had a very strong relationship with her grandparents that led her to become a caregiver after she graduated from high school. Twenty two years ago, she entered the senior housing industry. After spending time in skilled nursing, independent living, assisted living and most recently electronic monitoring, she decided she wanted to work with the frailest of the frail at Lion Hospice. Susanne and Lori can be reached via phone at 817-268-2145. Their email addresses are as follows: lsulak@lionhospice.com and ssperry@lionhospice.com. Visit Lion Hospice on the web at www.lionhospice.com.

Anthony Meier, MPT, is the Center Manager for the Decatur Irvin Select Physical Therapy clinic in Decatur, Georgia. He received his Master of Science in Physical Therapy from University of Alabama in Birmingham in 1999, and his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio in 1993. After his undergraduate work, Anthony took a job in product planning and inventory control. After a number of years, he realized that this job wasn’t where he wanted to spend his career. He started volunteering at a physical therapy clinic, and decided to take classes at Georgia State to become a physical therapist. After completing his graduate work, Anthony took a position at Select Physical Therapy. After 12 years, I think it’s safe to say Anthony has found his calling. Anthony was also joined in the studio today by Venika Benjamin, who serves as the Administrative Service Manager for Select Physical Therapy for the Atlanta metro area. To reach Anthony, call the clinic at 404-297-0821, send him an email at ameier@hq.novacare.com, or visit their website at www.selectphysicaltherapy.com.

Having hosted many radio shows, Meredith Moore is no stranger to the studio. Meredith’s primary business is Moore & Associates, an Atlanta-based Wealth Management firm. She tells us the firm specializes in coordinating the work of the many advisors, insurance agents, accountants, etc. that are often involved in managing an individual’s financial affairs. She also specializes in exit strategies for small business owners. Today, Meredith had a different topic on her mind. She is also a board member of an Atlanta non-profit called Kate’s Club. This organization empowers children and teens facing life after the death of a parent or sibling. By creating friendships with kids and young adults that share the experience, Kate’s Club guides children through their grief journey in a comfortable, safe, and uplifting setting.

Kate’s Club has a unique event coming up to help raise money to support it’s efforts. The event is a 2k and 10k race in Grant Park on May 21 at 8:15AM. The name of the event is GeneRacetion, and is a joint effort with Senior Citizens Services of Atlanta. This event will bring together both young and old in an effort to spotlight the need for guidance for these children that have been impacted by the tragic loss of a parent or sibling. If you would like more information, or would like to register for this event, either as a participant or a sponsor, call Meredith at 770-587-0281, or visit the event website at www.generacetion.org.

Special thanks to Griswold Special Care, A Tradition in Home Care Excellence since 1982, for hosting today’s show!

Aqua Umoren and Olivia Haynes of Haven Home Health and Sandra Durbin with Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody

April 13, 2011 by angishields

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Aqua Umoren and Olivia Haynes of Haven Home Health and Sandra Durbin with Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody

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Timing is everything! Particularly for Aqua Umoren. Originally from Seattle Washington, Aqua moved to New Orleans to attend Xavier University. After receiving his Bachelors Degree in Management, he went on to attend the University of New Orleans for his Masters. Early in 2004, Aqua made a decision to move to the Dallas area to pursue his career – several months before Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. Today, Aqua is Area Director for Haven Home Health. He loves the philosophy of the company that focuses on both the welfare of their staff, and the direct interaction and service to their patients.

Olivia Haynes seems to have missed her true calling, as she is an absolute NATURAL on the air! A Dallas native, Olivia strayed from Texas long enough to earn a degree at the University of Oklahoma. She has spent her career in human resources, getting her feet wet in the healthcare industry at a long term care facility. A year and a half, she found her home at Haven Home Health, where she works as a Senior Healthcare Recruiter. She tells us that she particularly looks for staff that are critical thinkers and exceptional communicators. She prides Haven Home Health on the quality of their staff, and, as such, is extremely careful about the prospective employees that she invites to join the team. To get more information about Haven Home Health, call them at (972) 644-3000, or visit them on the web at www.3hllc.com.

After gruaduating from college, Sandra Durbin moved from Ohio to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to work with juvenile delinquents in Ft. Lauderdale. After moving to Atlanta, she decided to change careers. Little did she know she would simply be working with OLDER juvenile delinquents. Today, Sandra is a Senior Director of Community Relations for Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody. Brighton Gardens is part of the Sunrise family, and thus the oldest assisted living company in the US. Having worked for Sunrise for a number of years now, Sandra loves the sense of community at Sunrise. One of the unique projects being undertaken by Brighton Gardens is their Ageless Design Symposium. Coming up from May 13 to May 15, Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody will be taking four of their apartments and showcasing Aging in Place improvements to help seniors stay in their homes as their conditions progress – whether physical or cognitive. In addition, join Brighton Gardens on May 19 for a Taste of Sunrise. Brighton Gardens is also hosting both a Mothers Day Brunch or a Father’s Day Barbecue that will benefit the Diabetes Association. To find out more, contact Sandra at 678-896-5650, visit them on the web at www.bgdunwoody.com, or stop by their Ashford Center location in Dunwoody for a tour!

Special thanks to Griswold Special Care, A Tradition in Home Care Excellence since 1982, for hosting today’s show!

Gardens of Richardson and D.K. Lippy Construction

February 24, 2011 by angishields

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Gardens of Richardson and D.K. Lippy Construction

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Wanda Ledford grew up in Oklahoma and from a young age knew that she wanted to live in Dallas. After graduating with a degree in healthcare administration from Texas State University in San Marcos, Wanda wanted to make a difference in the lives of seniors. At the Gardens of Richardson, which at 23 years of service is Richardson’s first skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility , Wanda oversees both the skilled nursing/rehabilitation and the assisted living.

Tammy Fetzner grew up in Garland, Texas and has been a physical therapist for over 20 years and she realized very early on that the geriatric community was where her hear is. With almost 11 years of service at the Gardens of Richardson Tammy oversees the physical therapy and rehabilitation programs at the Gardens. To arrange a tour, or get more information call Tammy or Wanda at (972) 783-8000, or visit them on the web at www.gardensofrichardson.com.

Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Dennis Lippy came to Atlanta in 1995 to start the the firm that bears his name today, D.K. Lippy Construction. The goal of his company is to allow seniors and disabled individuals a fuller, more independent life through the appropriate remodeling of their homes. A Certified Aging in Place Specialist, Dennis is a founding member of the Atlanta Chapter of the National Aging in Place Council.

Also a Certified Aging in Place Specialists, Rick Thaxton is Vice President of Marketing for D.K. Lippy. Originally from Augusta, Georgia, Rick has spent his career in Sales and Marketing, focusing on serving the senior market for the past five years. Rick notes that the greatest barrier to aging in place is fear of change. He further suggests that with some minor changes in habits, and appropriately aesthetic changes the home, a senior may safely and comfortably remain in his or her home much longer.

For more information about D.K. Lippy’s services, please contact them at (770) 496-5651, or visit them on the web at www.dklippy.com.

Special thanks to Griswold Special Care, A Tradition in Home Care Excellence since 1982, for hosting today’s show!

NuStep’s Ginny Kappler Takes Over Our Show At The Healthy Living Expo in Knoxville

January 28, 2011 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

NuStep’s Ginny Kappler Takes Over Our Show At The Healthy Living Expo in Knoxville

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As everyone knows Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy were invited to the Healthy Living Expo in Knoxville, TN this past weekend. It was awesome. We got to hang out with some of our fans, some past guests and some of the vendors at the show.

On the night before the show began we connected with Dan Brady, who you might remember we interviewed awhile back about the NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer that is featured on the Biggest Loser TV show. Dr Fitness, Dan, his colleague Ginny Kappler, our Producer Stone Payton and I decided to walk over to a dive Mexican restaurant called SoccerTaco for some margaritas, I mean dinner.

We have an awesome time…a lot of embarrassing stories and a lot of laughs. I mean we talked only about business stuff.

So on the first day of the show we interview Dan and Ginny and they do a great job telling us all about the NuStep. How it started in the rehab world and is now making its way direct to consumers. Listen for yourself here.

I don’t remember exactly how this happened but someone had the bright idea to do another interview but this time bring the NuStep machine to our booth and have Dr Fitness work out on the NuStep while we do the interview. You know Dr Fitness cannot pass up a chance to workout. It has been his dream since we started doing the show to workout while we do our show – and as the video attests his dream has come true.

So as you can see we had Dr Fitness sweating up a storm while we interviewed Ginny and Wes Franks from Provision Physical Therapy. Wes was familiar with the NuStep as he had used it before.

Listen To That Conversation Here.